# Othaya Constituency, Nyeri County – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nyeri/othaya/

Constituency · Nyeri County 

# Othaya

Othaya is a constituency of Kenya in Nyeri County. It covers **356.4 km²**. 51 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 32 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 356km²
- 32mapped services
- 1,956 mtypical elevation

## Where is Othaya?

Othaya lies in [Nyeri County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nyeri/), [Kenya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/). It borders 6 other constituencies: [Kangema](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/murang-a/kangema/), [Kinangop](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nyandarua/kinangop/), [Kipipiri](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nyandarua/kipipiri/), [Mathioya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/murang-a/mathioya/), [Mukurweni](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nyeri/mukurweni/) and [Tetu](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nyeri/tetu/). By area it is the 176th largest of 290 constituencies in Kenya. It covers 10.7% of [Nyeri County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nyeri/). The centre of Othaya is about 81 km in a straight line from Nairobi, the capital. It is about 20 km from Nyeri, the main town of Nyeri County. The centre point is at 0.5533° S, 36.8306° E.

Source: [IEBC via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-ken).

## Things to see in and around Othaya

OpenStreetMap lists 6 named sights in Othaya: 3 waterfalls; 2 attractions; 1 viewpoint.

- Gura Waterfall · waterfall
- Karuru Waterfall · waterfall
- Los locos waterfall · waterfall
- Sundowner Viewpoint · viewpoint
- Magura Falls · attraction
- Queens Cave · attraction

### Nearby, outside Othaya

- Gatango Waterfall · waterfall, Mathioya4.6 km
- Zania falls · waterfall, Tetu13 km
- Kiandongoro Gate Aberdare NP · attraction, Tetu14 km
- Gikururu River Falls · waterfall, Tetu16 km
- Chania Waterfall · attraction, Tetu17 km
- The Tail 3513M · attraction, Kigumo19 km
- Leopard male on the hunt · attraction, Kieni19 km
- Nyeri Museum · museum, Nyeri Town19 km
- Point of Despair 3255M · attraction, Gatanga20 km
- kamukunji ground · memorial, Nyeri Town20 km

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Othaya

- Time zoneUTC+3, no daylight saving · Africa/Nairobi
- CurrencyShilling (KES)
- Country calling code+254
- LanguagesEnglish, Swahili
- Plug typesType G · 240 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports

- Nanyuki Civil Airport (NYK) · Gathiuru59 km
- Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) · Nairobi85 km

### Nearest railway station

Chaka Railway Station (Kieni), about 29 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 06:23) and shortest in Jun (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:30, sunset around 18:35).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Othaya

Open gazetteers list **51 villages, towns and localities** in Othaya. The largest with a recorded population: Othaya (6,650). Settlements here lie between about 1,692 m and 2,198 m above sea level (median 1,956 m).

- Birithia
- Chinga
- Gathanji
- Gathera
- Gathumbi
- Gatugi One
- Gatugi Two
- Gatundu
- Gatuyaini
- Gichichi
- Gikigie
- Gitugi
- Gura
- Ihuririo
- Itemeini
- Kabebero
- Kagere
- Kagicha
- Kagonye
- Kagumo
- Kairuthi
- Kamoko
- Kariko
- Karima
- Kiahagu
- Kiamuya
- Kiandemi
- Kianganda
- Kihome
- Kihuri
- Kiinu
- Konyu
- Mahiga
- Mbuyu-ini
- Mucharage
- Muirungi
- Munyange
- Munyange One
- Munyange Two
- Ndiaini One
- Ndunyu
- Ngaru
- Njigari
- Othaya
- Rukira
- Rurunguti
- Thunguri
- Thuthi
- Ugachiku
- Wetima One
- Wetima Two

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Othaya

Named natural and historic features inside Othaya, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

15 rivers and streams; 2 waterfalls; 1 dam.

- Chinga
- Chinga Dam
- Gachiguini
- Gathenge
- Gathima
- Gura Falls
- Itarara
- Karimu
- Karuru
- Karuru
- Magura
- Maragoya
- Muhoite
- Mumwe
- Ndurumo
- North Mumwe
- Tuthi
- Zuti

### Hills and mountains

5 hills.

- Kanjuere · 3,412 m
- North Lereko · 3,392 m
- Gatheru · 3,038 m
- Karima · 2,002 m
- Kiriani · 1,907 m

### Forests and nature

1 forest; 1 park.

- Aberdare National Park
- Giathenge Forest

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Othaya and the best time to visit

In Othaya, the warmest month is Mar (average 18 °C) and the coolest is Jul (15 °C). About 1,192 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (227 mm) and the driest Feb (36 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to March and June to September**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 17 49 

Feb 18 36 

Mar 18 100 

Apr 17 227 

May 16 138 

Jun 15 64 

Jul 15 56 

Aug 15 71 

Sep 16 62 

Oct 17 134 

Nov 16 167 

Dec 16 89 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Othaya

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Wanjerere Dispensary Centre · Kangema 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.65753&mlon=36.83460#map=17/-0.65753/36.83460) 

Bank Central Bank of Kenya Nyeri · Nyeri Town 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.42306&mlon=36.94944#map=17/-0.42306/36.94944) 

ATM Chase Bank - National Oil - Mountain Side Nyeri · Nyeri Town 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.42120&mlon=36.94982#map=17/-0.42120/36.94982) 

Petrol pump Shell · Othaya 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.55130&mlon=36.94578#map=17/-0.55130/36.94578) 

Hotel Silver Brook Hotel, Othaya · Othaya 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.55355&mlon=36.94429#map=17/-0.55355/36.94429) 

Mall Giakanja Shopping Centre · Tetu 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.46144&mlon=36.94275#map=17/-0.46144/36.94275) 

School Mucharage Secondary School · Othaya 3.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.57547&mlon=36.85392#map=17/-0.57547/36.85392) 

College Mathenge Training Institute · Othaya 8.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.50794&mlon=36.89342#map=17/-0.50794/36.89342) 

Police station Kiganjo police training college · Nyeri Town 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.39271&mlon=36.99992#map=17/-0.39271/36.99992) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Othaya

Places mapped inside Othaya in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals1
- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels3
- Schools24
- Colleges and universities3

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other constituencies in Nyeri County

- Kieni
- Mathira
- Mukurweni
- Nyeri Town
- Tetu

## Quick answers

- Where is Othaya?In Nyeri County, Kenya
- What borders Othaya?Kangema, Kinangop, Kipipiri, Mathioya, Mukurweni and Tetu
- What is there to see in Othaya?Gura Waterfall, Karuru Waterfall, Los locos waterfall, Magura Falls
- What time zone is Othaya in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Othaya?Shilling (KES)
- What language is spoken in Othaya?English, Swahili (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Othaya?51 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Othaya?Settlements lie between 1,692 m and 2,198 m
- What is the highest point in Othaya?Kanjuere (3,412 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Othaya?December to March and June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Othaya?Wanjerere Dispensary Centre, about 12 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Othaya?Central Bank of Kenya Nyeri, about 20 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Othaya?Chase Bank - National Oil - Mountain Side Nyeri, about 20 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Othaya?Shell, about 13 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Othaya?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Othaya?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Othaya?KE019097 (OCHA common operational dataset)